The Caldwell Commentaries Podcast

7 Sayings and 7 Miracles in 6 Hours - Part IV {Victory; A Paid-in-Full Confirmation and Trust; A Princely Consummation}

NEW STUDY - The "grand finale" of the Lord's seven cross-sayings is full of electrifying power and will give you spiritual heartburn for sure!  We not only discuss the Lord's great, "It is finished" declaration and all that was included in His declaration, but we point out the four times when God declared - or yet will declare - the completion of His various works (i.e., His creative work, His redemptive work, His judgment work, and His re-creative work)!  We also talk about how Jesus Himself was not finished at all - in fact, part of the joy set before Him while He endured the pain and shame of the cross was the anticipation of the many "new beginnings" He had before Him!

In His seventh and final cross-saying, which was again a prayer (and one that showed He was again united spiritually with His Father), was filled with both Human submission and faith and Divine authority!  No one took His life from Him - He dismissed His own spirit into His Father's care as a King would dismiss a servant!  Again, His death (like everything in His life) proved He was Who He claimed to be - the very Son of the Living God!  The fantastic series of miracles that accompanied the moment of His death - and the resurrection of dead saints from their graves on Resurrection Sunday (after Christ's bodily resurrection) - all again served the purpose of testifying to the truth that "Surely, He IS the Son of God" (did the Roman centurion get saved? It certainly seems so)!

By the way, you don't want to miss hearing about the significance of the Temple veil renting in two right as Christ royally bowed His head and gave up His own spirit.

7 Sayings and 7 Miracles in 6 Hours - Part III {Forsakeness; A Purposed Cry and Thirst; A Prophetic Closure}

 

Was the 3-hour crucifixion-darkness merely a sun eclipse? No; that would be impossible (find out why).  Was it just over "Skull Hill" or over Jerusalem or perhaps the entire nation of Israel - or did it extend even further?  Are there extra-biblical, historical records to confirm that eerie darkness? Yes - and from some surprising sources!  What was God saying by way of that darkness? Listen and find out! 

To fully pay the wages of sin for mankind, the Lord Jesus had to die both physically and spiritually.  We know from the gospel records and many New Testament passages that He did indeed die physically, but how do we know He also died spiritually - that His soul was separated from His Heavenly Father?  We know from His middle (4th of 7) cross-saying!  He did not cry out (in a loud voice), "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" because He did not know the answer!  (He already answered it, through King David, in Psalm 22:3.)  He cried it out loud so we can rest assured that He died spiritually and the wages of our sin is therefore paid in full.

Discover, also, the reason Jesus cried out (again in an unusually loud voice for someone just minutes from death), "I thirst" (His fifth cross-saying).  There is a lot more in that statement than just the evidence of His Human suffering!  His mind was so incredibly alert - as demonstrated by the reason He spoke of His thirst - that there can be no doubt He is omniscient God!  MUCH TO DISCOVER IN THIS GREAT FOUR-PART STUDY! 

7 Sayings and 7 Miracles in 6 Hours - Part II {Faith; A Penitent Criminal and Love; A Personal Concern}

In this second part of our look at the Lord's Seven Cross-sayings (and the miracles that accompanied His atonement work on "Skull Hill"), we discuss His second and third sayings - plus the first miracle!

There is something significantly special about a dying person’s final words, but this is particularly important when it comes to the final pre-resurrection words of Jesus Christ.  They give us insight (a peek inside) His mind and spirit and as we look at them, it will become quite evident He was absolutely in control over the entire ordeal – from Gethsemane to Golgotha to a Garden Tomb (not the Romans, not the Jews, not the spectators, and certainly not Satan)!  Jesus proved to be both our Saviour and our Sovereign, from beginning to end – from when He was being horrifically nailed to the cross to the moment He majestically bowed His head and regally, as a King, dismissed His spirit into His Father’s hands.

As with everything regarding Christ, His 7 cross-sayings serve as further proof of His Person as the God/Man.  He was dying as a Man (shedding real blood, in horrific agony, thirsting), but His composure, control, character, compassion, and selfless concern – revealed both by His words and the miracles that accompanied His cross-atonement work – testify to the truth spoken by an impartial witness of everything – Truly this is the Son of God.

The salvation of the penitent thief was actually fulfillment of a prophecy found in Isaiah 53!  He also symbolically represents all of us!  Learn new and exciting truths in this lesson.  Also, find out more about the women who were with Christ at the foot of His cross - and why the Lord addressed His mother as "woman," not "mother".  

7 Sayings and 7 Miracles in 6 Hours - Part 1 {Hate: A Provoking Crowd and Forgiveness; A Praying Christ}!

In this message, the stage is set for a wonderful four-part, in depth study entitled, "The Seven Sayings and Seven Miracles in Six Hours".   The title, of course, is about Christ's seven utterances during the six hours of His crucifixion, as well as the seven miracles that accompanied His redemptive work and helped (again) prove His Deity (2 were "Conversion Calvary Miracles" and 5 were "Creative Calvary Miracles").  A primary focus in this discussion is the absolute sovereign control displayed by the Lord Jesus during His entire "ordeal" - from Gethsemane to Golgotha to the Garden Tomb!  

In this first lesson, we discuss some interesting comparative facts about three men saved during the Lord's crucifixion, and how they represent all people.  We also take a look at His first cross-saying, which was a prayer, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do".  Three of His seven last "words"from the cross were prayers, which was so very much "in character" for the One Who spent His entire life in communion with His heavenly Father.   THERE IS A LOT COMPACTED IN THIS STUDY and YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT (plus the three follow-up lessons)!  (For example, did you know all donkeys have a cross on their backs (why is that appropriate concerning Christ)?  And did you know that, just like Israel's high priest sprinkled blood on the Mercy Seat seven times on the Day of Atonement, so Christ, our Great High Priest, shed His blood 7 times?  The Bible is limitless in its riches.  Truly.

CHRIST in EXODUS Lesson 19: The Tabernacle: God’s Typological Masterpiece Part III NEW STUDY

Are there "hidden" messages in the Tabernacle?  Yes!  It is full of wonderful secrets and treasures - such that even Indiana Jones would be shocked to discover (and, hopefully) become a believer in Christ)!

See "the Way," and "the Truth," and "the Life" in the three Tabernacle "entrances"!  See Christ in the gold-covered Acacia wood of the Tabernacle Proper!  See the Trinity in the three main parts of the Tabernacle Proper and find out where Their three crowns are located within that Holy Place!  Discover the interesting connection with the "pathway" of the Tabernacle (from the Eastern Gate entrance to the Holy of Holies) and the "path" of salvation.  

Find out the sigificance of the names of Moses' two God-chosen, God-giften construction forement and how they together pictured Christ Jesus.  Learn why, for the first and only time in the long wilderness journey of Israel, we don't hear her murmuring and complaining!  In fact (other than the shocking golden calf incident), she was unusually obedient, generous, and united!  It was a good time for Israel as she worked together in building "God's House"!

CHRIST in EXODUS Lesson 18b - The Tabernacle: God’s Typological Masterpiece Part II NEW STUDY

This is a continuation of our Old Testament look at finding the Lord Jesus Christ in the Book of Exodus!  Do NOT think to yourself that Exodus is not a very interesting book of Scripture - or that it is not relevant to us today. Why? Because you would be 100% wrong!  There is so much "of us" in the Israelites wandering in the wilderness of this world that a look at them is like a look in the "mirror"!  Also, there is so much of our Saviour on every page - and in every aspect of of God's "Masterpiece Type" of His Eternal Son, the Tabernacle, you will truly be both surprised and super-blessed.  This study is what you call "rich meat"! 

CHRIST in EXODUS - Lesson 18a: The Tabernacle: God’s Typological Masterpiece Part I - NEW STUDY!

Why is it important for believers in Christ today to learn about the ancient dwelling place of God's Holy Presence with Israel?  How many different earthly dwelling places (tabernacles; temples) are there if we begin with Eden and end with the Heavenly "Eden"?  How did both Eden and Mount Sinai connect with the Tabernacle?  What clues are found in the Ark of the Covenant to help us know how God could be merciful on law-breakers?  Why is it that Adam was innocent, but not righteous even before the Fall?  What was AMAZINGLY significant about the Israeli encampment around the Tabernacle?  How many times did Moses go up and down Sinai (at 80 years old)?  How long did it take to build the Tabernacle and how does that fact possibly relate to the true birth date of Jesus Christ (for this, you'll need to listen to all three messages)!

There are 50 chapters in Scripture regarding the Tabernacle, its priesthood, its furnishings, its sacrifices, and its significance in regard to Christ and His atonement work on the cross of Calvary.  There are only 2 chapters on the Creation account.  So, do you think the Tabernacle is important to God?  

You will be enriched by this study - EVEN IF you have studied the Tabernacle many times before!  

 

Christ in Exodus Lesson 17: Civil Law Overview

Why did God give the Mosaic Law (beginning with the Ten Commandments) to Israel?  There were some very important reasons given in this study.  What exactly does it mean that Christ brought an end to the Mosaic Law?  What is "the law of Christ"?  Was there law before "The Law"?  Does being free from "The Law" mean a Christian is lawless? 

Did you know Exodus chapters 21 to 23 are full of "case laws" about all manner of subjects, such as the treatment of servants and their rights, about murder and non-lethal violence, about harming pregnant women, about sorcery, sexual perversions, idolatry, false religious practices; restitution, property rights, usury, speaking ill of judges and rulers, giving false testimony, mob rule, partiality, mistreatment of foreigners, widows, and orphans - to name a few.  

Don't judge this study by its title; it is packed with good stuff.

Christ in Exodus Lesson 16: Christ; Prophet like unto Moses

After beholding the magnificent manifestation of Almighty God through both natural and supernatural phenomena on Mount Sinai, while also hearing His thundering, trumpet-blasting voice declare a summation of His moral laws in "The Ten Commandments," the trembling Israelites begged Moses to continue to be their mediator with God so they never had to hear Him speak directly to them again.  God was pleased with their reverential respect for Him, and it was on this very occasion that He gave Moses the famous prophecy of Deuteronomy 18:15-18.  The Prophet/Messiah Who would come from among them (the Jewish people) and through Whom God would speak would be like unto Moses.

So, in this lesson from our study on finding types of Christ in the Book of Exodus, we take an in-depth look at all the many ways in which Moses served as the greatest person-type of Jesus in the Bible (even more so than Joseph, who is likewise a strong prophetic-type of the Lord).  You will be utterly surprised, so get your pen to take notes, because you will want to remember what you hear.

Christ in Exodus Lesson 15: The Ten Commandments

"The Ten Commandments" (also known as "The Decalogue," meaning "The Ten Words") is a legal code written simply and concisely, but completely, for they address every moral aspect for human conduct concerning: (1) true faith, (2) true worship, (3) reverence of God, (4) time for God, (5) reverence for authority, (6) reverence for life, (7) purity, (8) property, (9) the tongue, and (10) contentment.   They are conspicuously absent of local or national peculiarities or prejudices, and are as appropriate today as when they were given some 3,500 years ago.

What is the difference between the Code of Hammurabi and "The Ten Commandments"?  Do you know how the famous "Ten Commandments" were first presented to Israel?  Do you know what Israel's initial response to God's presentation of them to her was?  Find the answers to these and many other questions on this subject in this study - you may very well learn new truths about an old subject!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 14: Israel‘s Pentecost {Happy Birthday, Israel!}

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FASCINATING STUDY!!  Learn how each of Israel's four God-given "Spring Feasts" (Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, and the Feast of Weeks, aka "Pentecost") presented a prophetic type of a very significant event concerning the First Coming of Christ.  Learn why this lesson is entitled, "Israel's Pentecost"!  Find out the amazing parallels between the great event at Mount Sinai when God "came down" to give Israel the Law (which rabbis declare to be the "birth" of the nation of Israel) and the Day of Pentecost, when God the Holy Spirit "came down" to fill believers in Jesus, and the Church was born.  Did you know both events were accompanied by wind, fire, smoke, and "voices" ("languages")?  Did you know it was 50 days after Israel's Exodus from her bondage in Egypt that she received "The Mosaic Covenant" from God, and it was 50 days after Christ's "Exit from death" (His resurrection) that believers (the new-born Church) received "The New Covenant" from God?

This is a lesson to hear several times - and then share with your family and friends!  God's Word is perfect!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 13: Jethro’s Counsel and Jehovah’s Covenant

A very good PRACTICAL LESSON for those who are in leadership positions and need to delegate!  Learn a lot about Moses and his relationship with his father-in-law, who was a wise man.  

Christ in Exodus Lesson 12: Smitten Rock and Support Rod {Water from a Rock!}

This is the account of the amazing miracle that occurred near Rephadim at the Rock of Horeb, when God told Moses to use his rod and strike the Rock.  When he obeyed, water came gushing out to save the people of death by thirst.  This is such a beautiful picture type of the Lord Jesus, the Rock, being stricken by the rod of God's wrath against sin for us.  When He was stricken, the Living Water of His Spirit came gushing out for the spiritual benefit of all who accept His free invitation to drink of Him!

Learn some fascinating similarities and differences between the two occasions when Moses got water out of Rocks.  Learn why he was severely punished for his disobedience in striking the second Rock instead of speaking to it!  Why was that Rock business so very serious to God?! Find out what was discovered by a Bible-believing American couple in the early 1990s in Saudi Arabia (northwest of Jabal Magla)!  

Included in this lesson is the account of Israel's first victory in warfare (Moses' arms upheld by Aaron and Hur), but the victory did not belong to her; the victory was the Lord's!  

Christ in Exodus Lesson 11b: Christ, the True Manna - Part II

The most important question about manna is how it so beautifully pictured the Lord Jesus, Who outright declared Himself to be the True Manna from Heaven following His miraculous feeding of the 5,000.  He gave a number of reasons why the miracle of Manna in the wilderness, although great, was inferior to His far greater offer to feast eternally on Him, the True Bread of Life.  Manna was the shadow; He is the Substance.  In this lesson, we dip into a quick study of the Lord's "Bread of Life Sermon" of John 6. 

". . . Taste and see that the Lord is good"!  

Christ in Exodus Lesson 11a: Christ, the True Manna - Part I

The Lord purposedly led Israel to places of need so she would learn to lean, in faith, on Him to supply her needs.  He does the same with us!  He leads us to places of "want" to develop and stretch our faith in His grace, which is sufficient no matter what the need is.  In times of humanly insolvable problems, we can respond in one of two ways:  (1) we can grumble and mumble and play the "blame-game," or (2) we can go to the Lord and ask Him to resolve the situation, resting in the fact that He will do what is best for His children.

In this lesson (and lesson 10b of this series), learn all about "Manna" (also called "the corn of heaven" and "angel's food").  What does the word "manna" mean?  What did manna taste like and look like?  How long did it last?  What was Israel's "Sixth Day Test"?  Why was a pot of it preserved in the Ark of the Covenant - what did it symbolize?  How much fell in order to feed some 2,000,000 people?  What happened to it when the sun rose?  When did it cease to fall in relation to Israel's wilderness journey?  Why did God arrange matters so that the people had to daily and individually stoop down to gather their "omer" of manna.  How much is an "omer"?

What did the Lord do when Israel grumbled about the quail He graciously sent them in the wilderness?  When you find out, you will realize we have a sense of humor because we are made in His image, and He definitely has a sense of humor (even, sometimes, in His chastening)!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 10: Wilderness Bitterness

A great and practical study from the Book of Exodus and the bitterness of Israel in her early wilderness journey - and God's REMEDY, which is STILL the REMEDY today for bitterness (and every other negative attitude)!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 9: Passage and Praise! {The First Passover!}

The ten plagues on Egypt were over.  The tenth one, which was the death of all firstborns without lamb's blood brushed on the doorposts of their homes, was "the straw that broke the camel's back".  Pharaoh finally consented to let Israel, God's firstborn "son" (Exodus 4:22), depart from his land to service the Lord.  

Israel heard how they were to henceforth commemorate the original Passover experience with an annual Feast of Passover, as well as a Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exodus 13).  They were never to forget what the Lord did for them in delivering them from their bondage in Egypt!  It was ALL a prophetic picture of the One Who would literally BE the Passover Lamb and Who would literally BE unleavened (without sin) so He could save ALL firstborns who willingly applied His blood to "the doorposts" of their hearts (and, thus, become "second borns" - born again).  

Powerful lesson on PASSAGE and PRAISE!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 8: Plague on Firstborns {Full of Typology!}

SO MUCH TYPOLOGY in this lesson regarding the tenth plague on Egypt, which was the death of the firstborns not "covered" by the blood of the Passover lambs.  The tenth and final plague is the apex of Egypt's plagues, for it succeeded in compelling Pharaoh to let Israel go.

Who exactly was "the destroyer," who swept over Egypt, taking the firstborns without "the blood" of the Passover lamb on their doorposts?  You might be surprised!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 7: The First Nine Plagues

Even after witnessing the incredible miracle of Aaron's rod/serpent swallowing the rod/serpents of Egypt's wise men, magicians, and sorcerers, Pharaoh did not change his mind about God or His command to let the Hebrew slaves leave Egypt.  Tragically, his sinful pride would bring great sorrow to himself, his people, and his land.  It was time for Almighty God to supernaturally intervene in Egypt's history to make Himself known to her.  In this lesson, we discuss God's first nine plague-judgments on Egypt: (1) water-to-blood, (2) massive frog invasion, (3) dust-to-lice, (4) swarms of flies, (5) a grievous disease on Egypt's livestock, (6) boils on men and beasts, (7) hail and fire, (8) locusts, and (9) a three-day darkness.  A primary purpose for the plagues was divine judgment on Egypt's false "gods".  Although the Egyptians were taught a strong spiritual lesson by the True God, the real beneficiaries of the plague-lessons were the Israelites.  Through them, the Lord demonstrated He is the God of creation!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 6: The Good Serpent (Yes, there really is one!}

The title for this lesson, "The Good Serpent," may catch you thinking that is an oxymoron, but there was a good serpent in the Scripture (and it sure wasn't Satan).  This is a fantastic study - one guaranteed to get you realizing how wonderful the Word of God truly is - on so many levels.  This will be an hour worth your time.

Christ in Exodus Lesson 5: The Last Straw!

Find out why this lesson is given the title, "The Last Straw" (and so much more).

Christ in Exodus Lesson 4: The Bloody Bridegroom {Moses’ Wife Saves His Life!}

In this lesson, we discuss the "holy ground" event of Moses' burning bush encounter with "I AM THAT AM I" and his commission to return to Egypt and reassure Israel's elders that the God of their forefathers remembered His covenant promises.  He heard their cries and had come down to deliver them from their bondage.

Very interestingly, there were at least seven specifics presented in the burning bush episode that portray the redemption work of Christ on the cross, and you will be amazed to hear about them.

Also in this study is the really strange account of when the preincarnate Lord held  in a death grip that was only released when Moses' wife Zipporah came to the rescue with a flint knife and circumcised her son (and Moses' son)!  This is one of the most avoided passages of Scripture!  Find out more about why this episode is referred to as "The Bloody Bridegroom"!  It is mysterious and bizarre, but you will certainly learn how seriously the Lord takes His covenants! 

Here is truth to ponder:  what the burning bush did not accomplish in Moses, the bloody bridegroom experience did!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 3: Moses at the Burning Bush

Oh my!  Take off your shoes, for you will enter holy ground with this study!  You will likely also learn a whole lot more about Moses than you knew before . . . better than that, however, will be what you learn about the One Who spoke from the midst of the burning, yet unconsumed bush!

Christ in Exodus Lesson 2: The Preparation of Moses

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You have heard the account of young Moses - Pharaoh's infanticide decree for all Hebrew infants to be thrown into the crocodile-infested Nile River, the providential arrival of Pharaoh's own daughter to draw young Moses from that river to raise him as her own, etc., but this presentation will bring the story to life more than any Bible picture book!  

This study of the Living Word Ministry (2019-2020), is one of Katherine's favorite!  There is much more in the Book of Exodus than "the surface" story.  There are deep, rich, exciting pictures of Christ throughout the book.   We think you will be amazed what you learn!

 

Christ in Exodus Lesson 1: Israel’s Labor Pains {God Prepares Israel for Deliverance!}

First lesson from our study on finding the pre-incarnate Lord Jesus in the great second book of the Pentateuch - and He is (as in Genesis) present throughout Exodus!  This first lesson is full of exciting history about how God prepared Israel for her deliverance from bondage in Egypt.

 

Fascinating Details of the Christmas Account! {You‘ll Want to Share!}

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From the well-known account of the circumstances surrounding the conception and birth of the Lord Jesus, we discuss interesting truths not usually included in the re-telling of "The Christmas Account".   It is important for everyone to know about "The Jeconian Curse" (Jeremiah 22:30) and how the Lord Jesus ALONE qualifies to be Israel's rightful King.   It is also important to know the announcement that broke 400 years of inter-Testimental silence and how the two people directly involved in that announcement have Hebrew names which together remind the world that the Lord remembers His covenant promises!

We discuss how important it was that Herod chose the Roman method of taxation rather than the Jewish method, for otherwise Jesus would not have fulfilled the Messianic prophecy of Micah 5:2.  The virgin birth; the significance of the glad tidings being given to Bethlehem shepherds; the two elderly witnesses of Christ, Simeon and Anna; the interesting details about the Magi from the East and their knowledge regarding the curious "star" that appeared in the sky, disappeared, and then reappeared again and how it is connected to Balaam; the fascinating dual-fulfillment prophecy of Isaiah 60:3, 6 - these are all subjects discussed in this lesson.  You will have something NEW to teach this year at Christmas!

Christ in Exodus: Jet Tour of Genesis

In preparing for our study of "Christ in Exodus," we present a jet tour through the Book of Genesis.  Hold onto your hat!

Jet Tour of the Life of Christ - Part IV

See lesson entitled "Jet Tour of the Life of Christ - Part I" to learn about this six-part quick study of the earthly life of the Lord Jesus.

Jet Tour of the Life of Christ - Part V

The fifth in a six-part "jet tour" summarization of Christ's earthly life, studied chronologically through the four gospel account of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  See Part I for a longer blurb on this study.

Jet Tour of the Life of Christ - Part VI

This is the sixth and final episode of our chronological synopsis of "The Life of Christ" from the four gospel of the New Testament.

Jet Tour of the Life of Christ - Part III

The third in a series that summarizes our lengthy "Life of Christ" chronological study through all four gospel accounts.  See Part I for the blurb to explain more about this six-part study.

Jet Tour of the Life of Christ - Part II

This is the second in our six-part study on "The Life of Christ" - a "Jet Tour".  Learn quickly a great deal about the Saviour of the world!

Jet Tour of the Life of Christ - Part I

This is the first of six lessons that were a summarization of our long Life of Christ study (which took 8 years the first time taught and 12 years the second time).  We did something unusual - we studied all four gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) together, chronologically.  Using Dr. A. T. Robertson's "Harmony of the Gospels," we took Christ's earthly life one step at a time.  One lesson we would be in the Gospel of John; the next lesson in Luke or Mark; sometimes there are events covered by all four gospel writers and sometimes only one was inspired by the Spirit to include an event or a sermon.  

These six lessons serve as a type of "Jet-Tour" through this long study - so hang onto your hats as we cover a lot of territory!

Heaven - Part II {More Misconceptions Corrected in this Exciting Glimpse of The New Jerusalem} NEW STUDY!

In this second part of our evangelistic, Scripture-based study on Heaven, we get a glimpse of the final phase of Heaven and the fulfillment of Christ's name, "Emmanuel" - "God with us". We discuss (among other truths from God's Word) such questions as . . .

When will God finally wipe away all the tears of believers?

How does Revelation 21:1 disprove “The Gap Theory?”

What about the gates of pearl in the wall of the New Jerusalem? What is their significance? 

How large in the Eternal City?

What is the shape of the Eternal City of God? A pyramid or a cube? 

What will the New Earth be like? What might be the reason the New Earth will no longer have seas (oceans)? Will there still be water in Heaven?

How does Revelation 22:1 reveal the presence of the Trinity Members in the New Jerusalem?

Will we eat and drink in Heaven and, if so, what?

How is the one-Divine Authorship of Scripture shown from Genesis to Revelation?

And much more . . . listen and make sure you will spend eternity in this "beyond imagination" final phase of God's dwelling place with the redeemed saints of all the ages!

Heaven - Part I {Often Asked Heaven Questions Answered from Scripture}

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In the first part of this two-part study, we discuss many things (all based solely on Scripture) about the place we commonly call Heaven. Some of the topics we cover are:

Is Heaven a literal place? Who goes there? How? What is "the PassWORD" (so to speak) to Heaven? Can we be sure of our salvation? How does Scripture describe a believer's death ?

What are the various “phases” (changes) that have or will take place from the “Pre-Creation” Heaven to the “New Jerusalem” Heaven?

What are the four great announcements of the completion of great Divine works found in Scripture?

What will believers’ resurrection bodies be like? Will we really receive a resurrected body or just live eternally in a bodiless soul? Will we still be "us" (the same personality, gender, race)?

What will our "apparent age" be in Heaven?

Will we be able to do fourth dimensional things, like the resurrected Christ did? Why will there be no marriage in Heaven?

Will we know one another in Heaven? Will we have the same "family" relationships (i.e., parents, spouse, children, etc.) as we had on Earth?

Will we remember our earthly lives in Heaven or will a "memory swipe" be needed to remove all our sorrow and tears?

Are those in Heaven aware of what is happening on Earth?

Is there an “age of accountability”?

Do we become angels when we die?

Is Heaven really without “time”?

How has marriage been a continuous theme and spiritual message in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation?

An exciting study on about a place  you DO NOT WANT TO MISS! The Gospel is clearly presented, so share this message with those who need to know for certainly they will spend eternity with God!

 

 

Revelation Lesson 47: Heaven! All Things New - Part II {Grand Finale of Revelation!}

This lesson is on the last chapter of Revelation, which is the very last chapter of the inspired Word of God.  In Revelation 21 (Lesson #46), we discussed the Apostle John's description of the eternal beauties of our future home in the New Jerusalem.   In chapter 22, we are allowed to enter (through John's eyes) into the heart of the Holy City of Heaven itself, where we are given a brief, enticing glance into the splendors that await every believer in Christ Jesus (the Promised Seed of the woman of Genesis 3:14 - see podcast lesson entitled "The Gospel Seed").

You do NOT want to neglect knowing "the end of the story" (as Paul Harvey used to say)!  Remember the special blessing for the one who reads and heeds the Book of Revelation given in chapter 1, verse 3?  Guess what?  There is another promised blessing for the one who keeps the sayings of the prophecy of Revelation in chapter 22, verse 7, which means we can dogmatically state that if you hear this message with "ears of faith," you will be blessed!

This lesson is from our "Caldwell Commentary" series - Revelation Vol. 2 (available at www.scripturetruth.com)

 

 

Revelation Lesson 46: Heaven! All Things New - Part I

This is the first of two lessons about the climax of God's entire purpose for creation.  The fantastic, glorious final two chapters of the Bible unveil something of the wonders and majesties of the place called "Heaven," where all who have believed on the Saviour, Jesus Christ, will spend the endless ages of eternity.  Many people (if not most) have misconceptions about Heaven; those misconceptions will be corrected in these two lessons as we consider what the Architect and "Carpenter" of Heaven Himself has to say about the magnificence of that LITERAL place on the map of God. 

Learn about the New Jerusalem, the New Blessings (i.e. no more tears), the New Temple, the New Light, and the New Purity of a place more stable, more secure, and more permanent than this earth we presently know.

In my own Mother's final days on earth, she asked me to play these two studies on Heaven for her over and over again.  As she listened, a smile would come upon her face, despite her pain, and she would point her finger upward.  She knew Jesus, and she had the confidence He wants all His children to have about the place He has prepared for us.  "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him" (I Corinthians 2:9)!! 

This lesson is found in written form in our "Caldwell Commentary" series - "Revelation Vol. 2" (available through www.scripturetruth.com).

Revelation Lesson 45: World Theocracy and White Throne

The great finale!  The returned Lord Jesus establishes His Kingdom on earth, after which there is one final rebellion by Satan (loosed from the Bottomless Pit), ended quickly by Christ.  Satan is banished to the Lake of Fire forever, this present earth and heavens are burned-up and replaced by the New Heavens and the New Earth (the Eternal State), and all unbelievers stand before the Lord at the Great White Throne Judgment, where every knee will bow before the Son of God before being banished from Him for eternity.  It will be too late, but it is not too late today!  The Book closes with one more invitation to come to Christ for salvation, "Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come.  And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely"!  IF YOU HAVE NOT COME TO CHRIST FOR THE ETERNAL LIFE HE ALONE OFFERS, PLEASE DO SO TODAY!  He is coming quickly (Revelation 22:20)!

 

Revelation Lesson 44: The Glorious Appearing!

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At long last - the most anticipated event of human history, "The Glorious Appearing" of the Lord Jesus in His Second Coming!  This event will not only be the ultimate fulfillment of all His promises to return, but as He then judges the world and sets up His Kingdom on earth, it will be the fulfillment of all prophecy (other than His final judgments on Satan and unbelievers).  

"The Glorious Appearing" will be the event to forever silence the mouths of those who have denied the Truth of Scripture, of Jesus Christ, and the validity of the Gospel.  The King of kings and Lord of lords will come in full, unveiled glory to set the record straight once and for all that He is the rightful Owner of Earth, for He is both its (and our) Creator and Kinsman-Redeemer.

This is the most dramatic chapter in the Word of God - it tells of the event that every Christian should anticipate more than even the Rapture (find out why as you listen).  Learn about the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, Armageddon, the Super of the Great God, and the permanent end of Antichrist and the False Prophet as we cover two main outline divisions: "Joy in Heaven" and "Judgment on Earth".

Revelation Lesson 43: Economical Babylon’s Fall

Whereas the Babylonian harlot system of Revelation chapter 17 is the false, one-world religious system of the first half of the Tribulation, the Babylonian harlot system of chapter 18 is commercial in character.   "Materialistic Babylon" will be headed-up by the Antichrist.  He will bring about a (temporary) great economic boom for the nations, with a one-world monetary system, which will open the door to vast international trade and banking.  Men will gladly give their allegiance to the man-beast for having improved their financial portfolios because what they really worship is the money-beast.

Antichrist will devour ecumenical Babylon in the middle of the Tribulation, replacing the false religious system with his own religion: worship of him!  On the other hand, economical Babylon will come tumbling down "in one day" near the end of the Tribulation by the vial judgments that come directly from the Lord Himself.  

Revelation Lesson 42: Ecumenical Babylon’s Fall

In this lesson on Revelation 17, we meet a woman so old, she was around before Abraham left Ur of the Chaldees; yet, she is beautifully seductive to behold (from the world's perspective).  She is very clever with her cosmetics and her creative ways to manipulate mankind into her web of deceit and keep them there.  She has strongly influenced many political governments, often dominating and dictating her will.  She has been paid great homage by billions of admirers, who, in paying her exorbitant services, have made her massively wealthy.  For all her external appeal, however, the woman is evil.  Her hands are stained with blood.  She has single-handedly sent more souls to Hell than anyone besides Satan himself.  She is one of his greatest accomplishments.

Who is she?  We could call her "Mother Babylon".  She is the vast international system of error and apostacy that has its roots in the ancient city of Babel and the satanic religion of Babylonianism, from which all false religions can trace their origin.

Revelation Lesson 41: Undiluted Wrath

Revelation chapter 16; the vial (bowl) judgments.  The vial judgments differ from the seal and trumpet judgments in that they are far more severe, both in their global extent and intensity.  Divine mercy is no longer mixed with judgment and wrath.  They are given to warn men of even greater wrath to come - they ARE the greater (earthly) wrath!  Nor are they are given to convict men of their sins, but are the pure expression of God's righteous wrath and vengeance.  The only glimpse of mercy in that they are relatively short in duration.  They are horrendous, but will only last a few years, after which the sky will remain sunny and clear for 1,000 years!

Revelation Lesson 40: Here Comes the Judge!

Revelation 14:14 to 15:8.  The Son from Heaven (His grain and grape harvest), The Sign from Heaven (the seven plagues, sea of glass, and saints of victory), The Songs of Heaven, and The Scene in Heaven (God's holiness portrayed, God's righteousness and glory portrayed, and God's wrath prepared!  A lot to cover in one lesson!

Revelation Lesson 39: Five Victory Visions!

Revelation chapter 14.  In the parenthetical break between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments, the Holy Spirit inspired John to write about things that would bring comfort to the saints of God, particularly to those living during the Tribulation.  Through the presentation of seven pronouncements - or visions, assurance is given regarding the ultimate victory of Christ over Satan and the two beasts and His judgment on all who follow them.

This lesson stands in stark contrast to the previous one on chapter 13.  Here, the subject is Christ; in 13, the subject was Antichrist.  Here, we look at the True Lamb; in 13, we looked at the false lamb.  Here, we read of those sealed with the mark of God; in 13, we read of those sealed with the mark of the beast.  In place of the multitudes worshipping Antichrist and blaspheming God in chapter 13, we hear the hosts of Heaven praising God!

The five visions discussed in this lesson are: the vision of the faithful virgins, the vision of the flying gospel, the vision of the fallen Babylon, the vision of the future wrath, and the vision of the future rest.

Revelation Lesson 38: The Satanic Trinity

In Revelation 13, we are introduced to the two remaining main characters of the book.  They are "the beast out of the sea" and "the beast out of the earth" - otherwise known as the False Prince, the Antichrist and the False Prophet.  Together with Satan, these three form "The Satanic Trinity".  The conflict on earth during the final days prior to Christ's Return are the war between the Holy Trinity and the unholy trinity.  In this lesson, we talk about the wonder, the wound, the worship, and the warfare of the beast (Antichrist), as well as the mask, the ministry, the magic, and the mark of the False Prophet.  

Considering the global situation of our world today, it is extremely possible that Satan's regent prince, who he will possess and use mightily to diabolically persecute Israel (and Tribulation saints) during the Great Tribulation (final 3 and 1/2 years) is alive somewhere on earth.  Satan is waiting for the removal of the Church and the Spirit's restraint of evil ministry to cease before he brings forth his evil puppet onto the world scene.  He may even be working today behind the scenes. 

Revelation Lesson 37: The Angry Red Dragon

In Revelation chapter 12, we are introduced to three of the five main "characters" of the book (some are individuals, some are groups of individuals).  They are: the woman clothed with the sun, (2) the male Child she delivers, and (3) the great red dragon.  

Who does the woman clothed with the sun represent?  The Church?  Mary?  Israel?  We present the Biblical reasons for the correct answer, Israel.  We discuss Satan's (the great red dragon) "war with the woman" from the beginning to its end.  We look at Satan's second fall, following his war with Michael (12:7-12a), when he will no longer have access to the Third Heaven and no longer be either the accuser of the brethren or the prince of the power of the air.  He and his demonic forces will be confined to earth, and it will be a time of unprecedented terror and his renewed war with "the woman" (Israel).

Also discussed in this lesson is Ezekiel's prophecy regarding the War of Gog and Magog - and when that attack of Russia, Iran, and her allies against Israel will take place (before the Rapture?  After the Rapture, but before the Tribulation begins?  During the Tribulation?).

Revelation Lesson 36: Testimony Time!

In the midst of Satan's temporary moment of seeming glory on earth, God will not be without His witnesses.  In the first part of this lesson on Revelation chapter 11, we learn about the two mighty witnesses and discuss their possible identities, as well as their spectacular ministry to the nation of Israel.  In the latter part of this lesson, we discuss the worshipful testimony that comes from the twenty-four elders in Heaven.

Before any of that, however, the Apostle John was given another set of instructions from the Mighty Angel.  He was told to measure the Temple, and that launches us into a conversation about which Temple the Angel was referring and the significance in measuring it.

Find out what the special announcement of Revelation 11:15 is.  Learn how Psalm 2 fits right in with the Tribulation days and the Second Coming of Christ.

Revelation Lesson 35: The Bitter and the Sweet

In this lesson, we begin our look at the sixth trumpet judgment (the second of the three "Woe" judgments); when it is sounded, the evil army from the East that is mustered by four powerful, unleashed demonic forces will slay one-third of earth's population at that time (9:13-21). 

When we then come to chapter 10, the longest parenthetical break in the book, it begins with a Mighty Angel coming from Heaven to earth to not only declare something, but to direct John to do something, and it is from what he is told to do we get our title, "The Bitter and the Sweet".  We have a great discussion on the identity of the Mighty Angel.

Learn a lot more about fallen angels, like those currently bound in the Euphrates River!  Learn just how deep the depravity of the human heart and the stubbornness of the human will can be, for it will be fully revealed in the Great Tribulation!

Revelation Lesson 34: Liberated {Demonic} Locusts

Revelation chapter 9 contains one of the most frightening and terrifying chapters in Scripture.  It describes two diabolic armies that will be divinely unleashed on the earth during the Tribulation.  This 7-year period of time (Daniel's 70th Week) is not only God-orchestrated to purge and prepare Israel to accept her true Messiah and to bring many Gentiles to saving faith, but to punish the ungodly - those who willfully refuse to repent and come to Christ.

The fifth trumpet judgment (which is also the first of three "Woe" judgments) brings about the dreadful army of demonic locusts that will be loosed from the bottomless pit.

There is a lot of discussion about fallen angels and confined fallen angels in this lesson.  There is also an interesting discussion on the identity of "Apollyon" (Greek) or "Abaddon" (Hebrew), the king of the demonic locust army.

Revelation Lesson 33: Seventh Seal, Silence and Sounds

This lesson is from Revelation 8:1-13 and it is on the breaking of the seventh seal, which is the longest judgment of the seven because it is composed of the seven trumpet judgments, and the seventh trumpet judgment is composed of the seven bowl judgments.  It is a very serious seal; so, because of its seriousness, there is an eerie silence in Heaven after the Lamb (Christ) opens it.  After discussing "Silent Heaven," we will look at some heavenly "Serving Angels" (those who stand before God and are called "the trumpet angels") and a "Special Angel," Who John saw standing before the Altar performing the task of High Priest (we get into a discussion as to His identity).

In this lesson, we discuss the burned land of the first trumpet judgment, the bloodied sea of the second trumpet judgment, the bittered waters of the third trumpet judgment, and the blackened sky of the fourth trumpet judgment.  In conclusion, we mention the flying angel, who is like an eagle, and cries forth the words, "Woe, woe, woe" - one "woe" for each of the three remaining trumpet judgments.